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West Pomeranian Voivodeship
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West Pomeranian Voivodeship is a voivodeship (province) in northwestern Poland. Its capital and largest city is Szczecin.
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West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Województwo zachodniopomorskie | |
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![]() Location within Poland | |
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Coordinates (Szczecin): 53°25′N 14°35′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Szczecin |
Counties | 3 cities, 18 land counties *
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Area | |
• Total | 22,896 km2 (8,840 sq mi) |
Population (31-12-2014) | |
• Total | 1,715,431 |
• Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
• Urban | 1,170,105 |
• Rural | 523,428 |
ISO 3166 code | PL-32 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | Zachodniopomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Szczecinie |
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It was created on January 1, 1999.
West Pomeranian Voivodeship is along the Baltic Sea coast, with many beaches, lakes and woodlands. Szczecin, Świnoujście and Police are important ports. Other major seaside towns include Międzyzdroje, Dziwnów, Kołobrzeg, and Mielno.